Plant nutrition and protection are key. But what about the factors that are out of our control? Dr. Below ranks his ‘Seven Wonders of the Corn Yield World,’ by bushel per acre value, and explains how they interact with each other to impact yield.

Dr. Fred Below from the University of Illinois describes the discrepancy between average corn yields and some extremely high yields that have recently been produced. He sees opportunity for more farmers as they prioritize and realize the importance of better crop management practices.

With corn prices depressed, growers are looking to invest wisely to produce more bushels and increase their net income. Creating an environment that maximizes the productivity of every seedling from the start pays dividends.

Dr. Fred Below Discusses Methods to Maximize Yield [VIDEO]4.5 (90%) 2 votes West Central recently held a Leaders of In-Furrow Technology (LIFT) meeting in cities across the Midwest to discuss in-furrow technology innovations and applications and methods to maximize yield. During the event, attendees gained valuable insights on the best products and application techniques for […]

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At West Central, we believe that increased productivity and ongoing innovation are integral to agriculture. Each planting season has its own unique challenges and requires planting practices that provide consistently strong seedling emergence and vigor for optimizing seedling growth efficiency. To help address these challenges and educate retailers and growers about the growing trend of in-furrow application, West Central created the Leaders of In-Furrow Technology (LIFT) program.